"At 5-8 per square mile, Kentucky's deer hunter density doesn't place it among the top 12 densest states in whitetail range," Yancy notes. Find one with a soybean field and go glass late evenings in August. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The hunter tipped off his local game warden after tracking down the poached deer's gut pile deep in Idaho backcountry. Others do not. The shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunt for up to 140 hunters is scheduled Jan. 16-18, 2021. The refuge manages native grasslands to benefit white-tailed deer, turkey, quail, migratory songbirds and small mammals. The Pennyrile State Forest is the largest public land area on this list and that is why it is at number one. |
Dog-Deer Peabody wma is 46k + acres in west central Ky, good deer and turkey population I carry a gun cause a cop is too heavy Feb 3, 2020 #3 bfriendly Senior Member That sounds like a great time! FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 23, 2020) Hunters interested in the open firearms deer hunt at West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in McCracken County are advised that the sign-up process and some procedures will be different for the three-day opportunity in January. Photo Gallery See all Photos We will be hunting the quota hunt as well but where will depend a lot on where other people are hunting. Change to license validity period from June 1-30 to 365 days from the date of purchase. CARRY PROOF Hunters who buy their license or permit by phone or internet must carry while hunting: picture ID and proof of purchase (an authorization number, a paper license or a computer printout). 8Z on Kodiak Island was second with 4,797. Subscriber Services. Its a well known fact that bucks, especially mature bucks, like to bed near oxbows, with their backs to the water. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I harvested a doe at Rich in late September, and had a chance at a few small bucks that I passed one. Thanks! Do what i did, go through every wma on KDFW website, write down name, # or acres. New this year, WK WMA will have both Quota Gun Hunt and a "Open" Gun Hunt. However, some counties in Kentucky have a very low deer population, so it's crucial to know where your best chances of bagging a buck in Kentucky are. Then, once it's known a big buck frequents an area, cameras can assist hunters in patterning the deer.With only one buck tag per season, and the knowledge big bucks are out there, it's possibly led to even more selective harvest. "First, by capturing images of older and/or larger-antlered bucks in an area, they encourage local hunters to pass up younger/lesser animals. In rare cases, wild whitetails can live for Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. http://fw.ky.gov/pdf/1112huntingguideentire.pdf, Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. Western Kentucky normally produces bigger bucks. Since 2010, the hottest counties for P&Y entries (white stars on map) have continued to reflect a broad pattern. Therefore, it seems only fitting that his pursuit of a particular giant buck actually began during a rabbit hunt in November 2012. The Purchase Region was the only area besides Blue Grass where more than 3,000 bucks were bagged in a single county and it had the second largest harvest in the state. Kentucky is one of the premier deer hunting states in the country, with many regions experiencing a year-by-year increase in deer population and harvest. These areas range from a few hundred acres to the 22,000-acre Rich Mountain WMA in northwestern Georgia. Other than that, put on a good pair of boots, pack light, and give it your best shot. According to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher, 55-year-old. Lots of deer, nice bucks. For me, its just another reason to go. David Yancy, a wildlife biologist for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR), refers back to the white-tailed deer restoration efforts between 1946 and 1999. Sept. 30. Most areas are open to archery and crossbow hunting for deer except during the Dec. 12-13 quota gun hunt. By the time the rut rolls around in early November, the density of the woods will start to dwindle and youll have clearer paths through the ridges and hollers that will make for easier hunting. Kentucky is one of the premier deer hunting states in the country, with many regions experiencing a year-by-year increase in deer population and harvest. You should have pretty good luck there. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. I really can't see anyone coming in blind & having great success. It's a question a lot of wildlife biologists and trophy hunters in other states probably have asked themselves. I did see a lot of deer when I hunted it though. Just $1 per month . Kentucky abounds with deer-hunting opportunities, and many would consider it a sleeper state for the DIY hunter. While it's tempting to say the one-buck limit simply forced hunters to become more selective in buck harvest, that might not be the full answer. JavaScript is disabled. West Kentucky Whitetails, LLC offers free range deer hunts in Western Kentucky. In February, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources bought nearly 1,200 acres along the Pond River to add to the Peabody Gordon Whittington heads north to his personal Missouri farm for some crossbow action. You are using an out of date browser. To hear many serious trophy bowhunters tell it, Kentucky must be a figment of someone's fertile imagination. You are using an out of date browser. In all, I saw eight different bucks at Rich in 2020, with the biggest being a small 6-pointer. or one of the WMAs that are open without a draw. Some hunts are mentored hunts for youth and accompanying adults. If you head out to Rich WMA this season, dont sit back and wait. (10) If a hunter has purchased the appropriate permits, a hunter may take unlimited antler-less deer in: (a) The West Kentucky WMA gun hunt; (b) WMA quota hunts in Zone 1; and (c) State Park quota hunts in Zone 1, except as established in Section 8 of this administrative regulation. Just want to try something new this year. This is a great time for hunters to get out and enjoy the woods. I did see an absolute monster on a quota hunt but did not get a shot at him. Most hunting and fishing opportunities align with Kentucky state seasons and bag limits. I remember some of them you get an extra preference point or something for taking does. . Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. There were tracks that were open to hunting and others closed to hunting. Can anyone tell me when archery season will open in West Ky? Hunting during rifle season, or late muzzleloader, will likely be the easiest path to finding a big buck at Kentucky Ridge Forest. Hunters in Crittenden took 3,033 bucks during the 2013 season. No permanent stands, etc. If I remember right, the WMA list on kdfwr has what you can kill, limitations etc. Only one antlered deer per hunter may be harvested statewide, regardless of zone, method or season. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. A hunter can register a party of up to five hunters but must provide the name, fish and wildlife customer ID number and phone number for each member in the party. Fall 2020-'21 harvest: 24,809 mule deer, 24,849 whitetails Overall outlook: Rick Ward, deer and elk coordinator for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, says the statewide mule deer outlook is fair to good and improving depending on the area. Kentucky Hunting Features Forums List Deer Hunting Forum Kentucky Community Forum Waterfowl Hunting Forum Turkey Hunting Forum You are using an out of date browser. Divide #acres by # of deer harvested. Within Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge, there are four designated hunt areas. Peabody WMA Nearby 1,200 acres of public land added in western Kentucky One of western Kentucky's largest wildlife management areas is growing again. "Open" hunt to be Nov. 22-23, Shotgun or Muzzle loader only. You must log in or register to reply here. Late fall shotgun turkey season starts Saturday December 2, 2022 Derek Aaron WJRS News Local hunters have one final opportunity to harvest wild turkeys with a shotgun this year during the late fall shotgun season, which opens tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 3rd and runs through Friday, Dec. 9th. It may not display this or other websites correctly. In this edition of "Big Buck Profile," Gordon Whittington talks with young whitetail hunter Reid Crawford about his trophy buck taken in 2017. According to the biologist, some biologists in the agency also believe the advent of affordable digital trail cameras has played a big role. Emailed registrations will be accepted through Jan. 8. The end result is that we only harvest about 49 percent of the available antlered deer each year.". You must log in or register to reply here. Ballard Wildlife Management Area Location: west Kentucky Size: 8,600 acres ZIP: 42056 Ballard has the best buck-to-doe ratio of any By Pendleton, Shelby, Grant and Boone round out the top five counties in this region, each with harvests of between 2,324 and 3,484 during the season. The fishing is outstanding, and the waterfowling is at least acceptable. Dr. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton explain why it's important to know your neighbors when operating a smaller deer property. Like most Kentucky public land deer hunting spots, youll find numerous hollers, fingers, and bowls that are possible locations for bedding bucks. JavaScript is disabled. Spring squirrel hunting in Kentucky can be one of the most fun times of the year! You must log in or register to reply here. It may not display this or other websites correctly. If you really want to be different, you can access more remote parts of Pennyrile if you access it through Lake Beshear. Its one of the more difficult tracts of public land to trek in the western part of the state because of its large ridges and thick forests. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. West Kentucky WMA deer hunt spots reduced because of flooding Dave Baker/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife 800-858-1549 KY FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 14, 2020) High water from the Ohio River continues to impact portions of West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in McCracken County. One of the better areas for quail hunting in the state. 2022 Commonwealth of Kentucky. What would you guys consider the best WMA for deer numbers and best chance to get one with a bow ? Hunters must have an annual hunting license for hunting grouse in Kentucky. Food Preparation, Camp Cooking and Recipes. Total Harvest 2020: 30 Bucks: 16 Does: 14, Terrain: Diverse; Easy to moderate; Wetlands and open water make up 34% of land. i would come sooner if possible. Our deer and turkey hunting are both the best in the nation, far as I'm concerned. Quota and firearm deer hunting for the 2022 season is over. Georgia Hunting Leases Available NOW!100 acres prime deer Oct 16 South Texas Dove Hunting/Lease San Antonio $60 Oct 16 South Texas .Louisiana - On July 19, 2022, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) released its 2022-23 hunting regulations pamphlet online. Signups will not be accepted once all slots have been filled. More than a quarter-century ago, Kentucky followed neighboring Ohio's lead and implemented a single-buck-per-year bag limit. Hiwassee and Yuchi wildlife refuges have growing deer herds the state would. Cheatham WMA is a popular property that produces quite a bit of success, with a mixture of quota and non-quota hunts. JavaScript is disabled. In this edition of "From The Stand," Pat Hogan explains the importance of being aware of proper clearance when using your bow or crossbow out in the field. Feb 16, 2015 #2 G grasskiller Member Good wma not much pressure and a lot of places for a big buck to hide. Easy access in most areas. Description Livingston County Wildlife Management (WMA) and State Natural Area in Livingston County features bluff habitat in three tracts near the confluence of the Cumberland and Ohio rivers. Kentucky Hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in Kentucky. they did close a bunch of areas due to 9-11, so maybe all the deer moved into those areas.. hope you have better luck than we did!! I didnt include Kleber WMA on this list because it is not underrated. My group got picked for the West Kentucky WMA Quota Deer Hunt December 15-18. Instead of in-person signups, registration will be by phone and email only. Surrounded by private land, there are some pinch points along the fence lines where I have seen deer travel back and forth. If Kentucky public land deer hunting is on your list this fall, Rough River Lake WMA would not be a bad starting point. With over 14,000 acres, it would be impossible to pinpoint a few to share, but my advice in hunting Pennyrile is to be different. *Our Gear. But, the most important memoryis being with my father and making memories. Mostly wooded but has some ag fields on the wma. Tract 1, Tract 4 and Tract 4A, Tract 5, Other. Never hunted there, curious to see if anyone had any information on the place (what tract to hunt, what to setup on, etc.)
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